When I had trouble falling asleep as a child, my parents had a tried-and-true solution. And it was far more effective than counting sheep. They encouraged me to list the things I was thankful for. And so, I did. With every breath out, I thanked God for another person, place, or thing in my...
Recapturing a Spirit of Unity
As the autumn leaves fell and the winds signaled a change of season, George Washington and his ragtag band of weary soldiers knew that over the coming months they had a singular goal: survival. Winter approached, and it was coming fast. Looking at their inadequate housing and dwindling food supplies, they knew they weren’t...
Spiritual Amnesia
Twenty years ago, I graduated from college with a passion to work with a global organization in microenterprise development. Willing to go anywhere and do anything, I enthusiastically sent my resume to every organization I could find engaged in this sector. I eagerly waited for a response… and waited, and then waited some more...